BRIEFS

June 16, 2006

GOSHENTop squash player to give demonstration Vanessa Atkinson of Holland, the No. 1-ranked women's squash player in the world and a former world champion, will be holding a squash demonstration at the home of Jim Wellington, 311 W. Waverly Ave., Goshen, at 6:30 p.m. today. The event is free and open to the public. There is seating and standing room for a total of about 100 people, and seating preference will be given to those who RSVP. For more information or to reserve a seat, contact Jim Wellington at (574) 533-0311. SOUTH BENDBASS kickball event Saturday at Clay Park The second annual Kicks for Kids Kickball Tournament, sponsored by BASS Club, will take place Saturday at 10 a.m. at Clay Township Park on Laurel Road. Those interested in participating in the co-ed adult kickball tournament should register in advance by visiting www. kicksforkids.info or e-mailing kicksforkids@bass-club.com. The fee for a team is $150, or $15 per person, which includes a T-shirt for each participant. All proceeds will be split in half to benefit the Friends of Child Abuse Prevention (FOCAPS) and BASS Club. BASS is a social, service and sports club for those 21 and older. BASS Club is also partnering with the YWCA of St. Joseph County to collect unused cell phones that will be donated to the YWCA. Those wishing to donate their unused cell phones may drop them off on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Clay Township Park. 'Student ambassador' raising funds for trip Daniel Sawyer, 12, of South Bend is raising money to fund his trip as a student ambassador to England and Scotland. He will depart later this month on a 20-day tour with the People to People foundation. A story about Daniel that ran in some Community editions Tuesday did not provide contact information for those wishing to donate money or purchase items being sold by Daniel. He is selling pet rocks and has conducted bake sales, among other fundraising efforts. To reach him, visit www.sawyersweb.com/danny or call (574) 272-2286.